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Theater
Fifth Annual Montclair African American Film Festival
When: Thursday, February 16, 2012 - Thursday, February 23, 2012
Where: Montclair Art Museum
The Montclair Art Museum’s African American Cultural Committee (AACC) proudly collaborates with the Montclair African American Heritage Committee and Montclair resident Lonnie Brandon for the Fifth Annual Film Festival. The festival includes film screenings and discussions on topics relevant to the African American experience from the early 20th century to the present.
Kids
Winter Break Camp
When: Monday, February 20, 2012 - Friday, February 24, 2012
Where: Tenafly Nature Center
When school is out, kids (pre-K through grade 5) can keep learning and have fun. Children will explore TNC woods and trails, make crafts, share stories and play games while learning about the environment. Activities include searching for animal tracks, making and tasting real maple syrup, eating s’mores around a campfire, and lots more. Children should bring a refillable water bottle, snack, and lunch for the full day programs. Winter gear recommended (snow pants, boots, gloves etc.). Program held snow or shine. Children may attend individual days. Children in Pre-K and Kindergarten may attend full day or half-day (9am - noon/12:30-3:30pm) sessions. Be sure to sign up early; space is limited and pre-registration is required. *Current family membership ($50) is required for TNC camps.
Kids
Presidents Week Baseball Camp
When: Monday, February 20, 2012 - Friday, February 24, 2012
Where: Upper Saddle River
PBI is offereing two great baseball camp experiences for players ages 6 through 13. There are both full & half-day options with instruction from New Jersey's finest coaches. The full-day camp includes a catered lunch.
Music
Klang Quartet
When: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Where: New Jersey Institute of Technology
The unique sound of the Klang String Quartet will again be heard on campus as the Technology and Society Forum celebrates creative diversity. “Klang” means “sound” in German, and bringing their distinctive blend of musical interests and influences to NJIT will be Matthew Goeke (cello), Gregor Kitzis (violin), Rieko Kawabata (violin), and Yi-Ping Yang (viola).The individual members of this exciting ensemble have performed with early music groups such as the Arcadia Baroque Ensemble, the New England Bach Festival and the Grand Tour Orchestra, with major symphony orchestras, and with rock, jazz and pop icons ranging from David Bowie, Enya, David Byrne, Iggy Pop and Mixx 22 to Don Byron, Anthony Braxton and the George Gee Swing Orchestra. They have also recorded on various labels, and their TV appearances include Saturday Night Live and the David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Rosie O'Donnell and Jay Leno shows. Members of the quartet have had stellar careers as solo performers and with other ensembles for many years. After numerous appearances that include national and international chamber music and jazz festivals, they have united to greet audiences together with a resounding, appealing Klang!
Music
Faculty Recital
When: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Where: Nicholas Music Center
Fred Urrey, tenor; Barbara Gonzalez-Palmer, piano; Schubert: Winterreise.
Theater
Coppélia, Bolshoi Ballet
When: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Where: State Theatre
Captured Live at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, Russia Original Choreography by Marius Petipa, recreated by Sergei Vikharev Composed by Leo Delibes Starring Viacheslav Lopatin and Natalia OsipovaBlending folk dance with classical ballet and romance with humor, this charming tale tells the story of a doll brought to life with a soul of her own. Running time: 2 hrs, 28 minutes, plus two intermissions. more
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Steve Earle to serve as Centenary College Gates-Ferry Lecturer
When: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Where: Lackland Center Sitnik Theatre
Centenary College is proud to announce that the Spring 2012 Gates-Ferry Distinguished Visiting Lecturer is Steve Earle, a musician, actor, author and political activist who was most recently featured in the HBO series Treme. He will be conducting Question-and-Answer sessions about his career at 7 PM on February 22, 2012, and 2 PM. on February 24, 2012. Both events are free and open to the public and will take place at the Sitnik Theater in the David and Carol Lackland Center (715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, N.J.).
Spoken Word
"Freedom to All", Black Troops in the Civil War- Joe Bilby
When: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Where: Cincinnati Masonic Lodge
Description Macculloch Hall Historical Museum presents a Civil War Lecture Series in conjunction with the exhibit "Gone for a Soldier: Jerseymen in the Civil War." Hear the story of the state's black soldiers in the Civil War, about African-American military service in New Jersey before and after the conflict, from Revolutionary War militiamen to the state's segregated First Separate Militia Battalion of the 1930s to the post-World War II New Jersey National Guard, and subsequent integration of forces. All lectures start at 7 PM (tickets available from 6:30 PM). Held at the Cincinnati Masonic Lodge No. 3, 39 Maple Avenue (one block from the museum). Extended exhibit hours on lecture nights, the museum will be open from 1- 6:30 PM. Tickets for the lectures - Adults $8, Seniors $6, Students (over 12 years) $6. Members of the Museum will receive a $2 discount for these special programs. Cash or check only please.
Arts
Faux Plein - Air Watercolors Workshop
When: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Where: Grounds for Sculpture
Plein-air roughly translates to “in the open air” and traditionally means paintings that are made outdoors. The ability to distill quickly what you observe and paint in a simple manner will lead to plein-air style success. Although this six-session class will take place indoors, students will use the stunning vistas upon Grounds For Sculpture’s landscape from our many buildings for subjects and inspiration. So come imagine it in the height of summer and learn to use watercolors to paint in plein-air style. Materials are included in the registration fee. Instructor: Gail Bracegirdle. $215 Members; $235 Non-members. more
Books
A Discussion of John Weldon Johnson's "Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man"
When: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Where: Mahwah Public Library
The novel written and published anonymously in 1912 is a fictional, tragic tale about a young mulatto's coming-of-age in the early 20th century. The unnamed narrator, who has a black mother and white father, is light-skinned enough to pass for a white man but his emotional connections to his mother's heritage make him unable to fully embrace that world. The public is invited to join in on the discussion. You are encouraged to read “Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man” before attending the program. Call or visit the library to find out how to arrange for a copy of the book. This program is scheduled to celebrate the Centennial of the Mahwah Public Library. No registration is necessary.
History
Civil War Lecture: "Freedom to All", NJ Black Troops in the Civil War
When: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Where: Cincinnati Masonic Lodge
On Wednesday February 22, Macculloch Hall Historical Museum is pleased to welcome speaker Joe Bilby in conjunction with the museum’s current exhibit “Gone for a Soldier: Jerseymen in the Civil War." Presented in partnership with the New Jersey Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee (NJCW150) this new exhibit brings together for the first time about two hundred objects from the Civil War from nearly thirty museums, historical societies, and private collections. Each month through June the Museum is presenting a lecture relating to the exhibit. This February, during Black History Month, Mr. Bilby will present “Freedom to All, NJ Black Troops in the Civil War." Based on the book by the same name, this lecture details the story of the state’s black soldiers in the Civil War. All lectures start at 7 PM (tickets available from 6:30 PM)Held at the Cincinnati Masonic Lodge No. 3, 39 Maple Avenue (one block from the museum). Extended exhibit hours on lecture nights, the museum will be open from 1-6:30 PM. Tickets for the lectures - Adults $8, Seniors $6, Students (over 12 years) $6. Members of the Museum will receive a $2 discount for these special programs. Cash or check only please.
Books
Get All A's in the Game of Life - Accept. Appreciate. Achieve.™
When: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Where: Sheraton Parsippany
The workshop was created to help women get all A’s in the game of life; Accept. Appreciate. Achieve.™ Based on the Magbook, you will answer 5 powerful, thought provoking questions that will force you to dig inward to discover your strengths, your value, your unique characteristics and will push you to create an even stronger Identity. You are not alone. Hundreds of women have already answered the Identity 5 questions and are now feeling empowered, uplifted, more confident, validated and overall more accepting of themselves mentally and physically.
Food and Wine
Jazz House Kids Body & Soul Grand Tasting & Dinner
When: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Where: CulinAriane
Jazz House Kids presents Body & Soul, two full nights of fine wine, superb cuisine and classic jazz. Thursday, February 23rd is the “Grand Tasting and Dinner” at CulinAriane Restaurant. The following evening, Friday, February 24th, the “Main Event” will get underway at the Brassworks Building in Montclair. On Thursday evening, a maximum of 30 guests will enjoy an extraordinary tasting with pairings of rare and outstanding wines, as well as a four-course dinner at one of the hottest restaurants in town. Hosted by Jazz House Kids board member Jason DeSalvo, guests will explore the wonders of once-in-a-lifetime bottles from some truly spectacular winemakers. All wines poured are critically-acclaimed and rare vintages that have been meticulously cellared since release. Mr. DeSalvo holds an Advanced Certificate from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust and is a member of the Chevaliers du Tastevin and the Commanderie des Costes du Rhone. Total current value of the selections to be uncorked is more than $7,000. Proceeds for this year’s Body & Soul support Jazz House Kids’ 10th Anniversary jazz education, scholarship and music programming campaign.
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Hoboken Happy Hour - for Young Professionals
When: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Where: Sammy's Roadhouse and Grill
Now that the Super-Bowl’s over and Valentine’s Day is long gone, is your February winding down? Fill up your night and your glass with this month’s Happy Hour at Sammy’s Roadhouse! Sammy’s is pretty new in Hoboken, but they’ve been gaining a great reputation. This is a MEMBERS ONLY event. Please pay your dues before you attend.Remember to RSVP (to the right) so we have a headcount.
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Benefits
6th Annual Ladies Night Out
When: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Where: Soriano's Parkside
Wine tasting and basket auction.
Arts
Encounters with Beauty through Poetry: Thursday Evening Salon Series
When: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Where: Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
This engaging, interactive presentation will explore ideas about beauty in contemporary poems by Mary Oliver, Mark Doty, and others. Lynne McEniry will discuss the poets’ visions of beauty as they consider the natural world, visual art, and our human relationships. The connection between a poem’s beauty and concepts of language, line breaks, and metaphor will also be addressed.
Sports
New Jersey Boat Sale & Expo
When: Thursday, February 23, 2012 - Sunday, February 26, 2012
Where: New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center
The Marine Trades Association of New Jersey is pleased to announce that the boats are back in the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center at the Raritan Center in Edison, NJ. This show will feature something for every age and interest with hundreds of boats on sale from the top dealers in the state as well as an expansive boater's marketplace full of accessories and services, boating and fishing seminars, activities for the little boaters and much more! FREE PARKING!
Family
Wayne Hoffman: Mind Candy
When: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Where: Westminster Arts Center
Wayne Hoffman’s show Mind Candy is a highly interactive presentationthat combines mind-reading andvisual illusions. It’s a high-energyshock to the brain that will leave youquestioning your senses. Hoffman wasrecently featured on NBC’s hit TVshow Phenomenon, The Glenn BeckShow, TLC, The Discovery Network, The HowardStern Show, and The Ellen Degeneres Show.
Benefits
Party With Purpose Winter Benefit 2012
When: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Where: Chandelier Room
Come celebrate with "Party With Purpose" as they host their third annual Winter Benefit. This cocktail reception will honor recipients of 2011 donations. Drinks will be flowing while appetizers and a light buffet will be provided courtesy of Zylo Steakhouse. Live dance performance scheduled by Burlesque Bikini Bootcamp and music by DJ B. Mills. Keep an eye on our website as raffle items and more exciting updates will be announced: www.partywithpurpose.org.
Arts
“Frogs & Forms” Opening Reception
When: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Where: Lewis Center for the Arts
A solo senior thesis exhibition of paintings by Jaewon Choi. The exhibit runs through 2/29/12. Gallery hours are M-F 10 AM-4:30 PM.
